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Wed, Oct 30, 2024
What Does Lokesh Want From Satya Nadella?

AP IT Minister meets Microsoft CEO for guidance and support in advancing IT,...

Thu, Aug 8, 2024
MS regains top spot as best employer in India

Tech giant Microsoft regained the top spot in the list of best employers to...

Fri, Jul 19, 2024
Hundreds of flights cancelled as outage hits airports

Airports across the country witnessed chaotic scenes on Friday after dozens...

Fri, Feb 9, 2024
India may pip US as largest GitHub base soon: Nadella

India is expected to overtake the US as the largest developer community on...

Wed, Sep 27, 2023
Infosys in JV with Microsoft to hasten GenAI adoption

Infosys said on Tuesday it is collaborating with Microsoft to jointly...

Fri, Aug 25, 2023
Microsoft unveils blueprint for India on AI governance

Tech giant Microsoft has unveiled a blueprint for India on artificial...

Fri, Jun 2, 2023
'India employees ready to delegate more work to AI'

As artificial intelligence (AI) threatens to replace jobs, a new report from...

Thu, Feb 23, 2023
Infy, MS ink pact to drive industry adoption of cloud

Indian IT services major Infosys on Thursday announced that it will expand...

Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Microsoft to sack 10K, nearly 5% of global workforce

Microsoft will lay off 10,000 workers, about five per cent of its total...

Wed, Jan 4, 2023
Microsoft is very committed to India: Satya Nadella

Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday highlighted the...

Tue, Jan 3, 2023
Cloud a big game changer, says Satya Nadella

Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said there is a...

Mon, Dec 19, 2022
MS awarded Rs 20 lakh in copyright violation case

The Delhi high court on Friday awarded Rs 20 lakh to Microsoft in damages in...

Wed, Aug 10, 2022
Microsoft gives ONDC its first Big Tech push

Microsoft has become the first global Big Tech company to join the Open...

Fri, May 20, 2022
Nadella, Shantanu Narayen among investors for US' T20

In a significant push to popularise cricket in the US, a $120 million...

Mon, Mar 7, 2022
Microsoft to set up largest data centre in Hyderabad

Tech giant Microsoft will set up its largest and fourth data centre in India...

Tue, Mar 1, 2022
Satya Nadella's 26-year-old son Zain passes away

As per Mashable, Zain, who had been born with cerebral palsy, died on Monday...

Tue, Jan 18, 2022
Microsoft to acquire 'Candy Crush' maker for $68.7bn

According to The Verge, the deal is Microsoft's biggest push into gaming,...

Tue, Jan 11, 2022
Nadella on how businesses can improve productivity

Businesses of various scales can improve productivity and affordability of...

Wed, Oct 20, 2021
How Microsoft plans to empower AI start-ups in India

Tech giant Microsoft on Wednesday launched a new programme Microsoft AI...

Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Infosys, Microsoft ink multi-year deal with Ausgrid

IT major Infosys and Microsoft have entered into a multi-year strategic...

Tue, Aug 24, 2021
Microsoft partners Invest India to help tech startups

Microsoft India on Tuesday said it has collaborated with Invest India to...

Fri, Aug 20, 2021
Microsoft invests $5 mn in OYO

Tech giant Microsoft Corporation has invested nearly $5 million (about Rs 37...

Wed, Jul 28, 2021
Microsoft plans to set up data centre in Telangana

US tech giant Microsoft is in the final stages of talks with the Telangana...

Thu, Jun 17, 2021
Satya Nadella is named chairman of Microsoft

Microsoft's India-born CEO Satya Nadella has been named the company's...

Wed, Oct 21, 2020
From Microsoft to Jackfruit 365!

'I knew there was a huge business opportunity, but it was Dr Kalam who made...

Fri, Aug 21, 2020
Microsoft's IE bows out: A look at its chequered life

The potted history of the browser wars indicates how much the online space...

Mon, Aug 3, 2020
Microsoft keen to buy TikTok in US

TikTok has stressed that its US user data is already stored on US-based...

Tue, Jul 28, 2020
Microsoft is India's most attractive employer: Survey

According to Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2020, Microsoft India...

Tue, Jun 2, 2020
Nadella, Pichai, Nooyi speak up against racism

"There is no place for hate and racism in our society. Empathy and shared...

Wed, Apr 15, 2020
Nadella, Pichai in Trump's economic revival team

In addition to Pichai and Nadella, IBM's Arvind Krishna, Micron's Sanjay...

Sat, Mar 14, 2020
Bill Gates steps down from Microsoft board

Microsoft on Friday (local time) announced that its co-founder Bill Gates...

Wed, Feb 26, 2020
Nadella decodes future, calls to protect AI from bias

The Hyderabad-born Nadella says it's not the AI engine, but the teams that...

Mon, Feb 24, 2020
Nadella exhorts Indian firms to develop own tech

Leaders need to be ready to adapt to technological changes as quickly as...

Thu, Feb 13, 2020
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to visit India this month

Nadella's visit comes at a time when the Indian government is taking a...

Tue, Jan 14, 2020
Microsoft selects 54 startups in India's Tier 2 cities

Some of them include Spider G, NeuroTags, Genrobotic Innovations, AI...

Wed, Nov 20, 2019
Fortune names Nadella as businessperson of the year

"In a year dominated by political chaos and bluster, it was a rare brand of...

Thu, Oct 17, 2019
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella earned $42.9 mn in FY19

In comparison to Nadella, Apple CEO Tim Cook got a pay of $ 15.7 million in...

Mon, Aug 12, 2019
Jio, Microsoft team up for digital transformation

The alliance combines capabilities of both the companies to offer a set of...

Thu, Jun 13, 2019
Microsoft launches AI digital labs in India

As part of the three-year programme, Microsoft will support select...

Tue, Jan 22, 2019
Satya Nadella on the biggest challenge world economy is facing

This next phase of globalisation needs to deliver economic growth so that it...

Thu, Oct 18, 2018
Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner...

Whenever you think of Microsoft, the only name that crosses one's mind is...

Wed, Jun 20, 2018
Microsoft banks on AI to power its India dreams

The solutions developed by the company cover a broad spectrum, including...

Fri, Mar 30, 2018
Hyderabad gets a Microsoft Garage, Bengaluru next

The Hyderabad Garage will collaborate with teams in Silicon Valley, Redmond,...

Fri, Feb 16, 2018
Microsoft launches $500 million programme for Indian start-ups

The company has been a part of the start-up ecosystem in a big way from...

Wed, Nov 8, 2017
Why Nadella is a fan of Sourav's leadership

'The leadership values I learnt while playing cricket in India helped me...

Tue, Sep 26, 2017
When Nadella gave up his green card for love

This was because his wife Anu was not able to join him in Seattle, due to...

Tue, Jun 13, 2017
Microsoft, Oracle, Google step up hiring in India

US firms are seeking Indian engineers to work on technologies similar to...

Thu, May 11, 2017
Show what you have done for countries, Nadella urges MNCs

"In terms of local taxes, in terms of local small business productivity,...

Mon, Apr 10, 2017
Flipkart raises whopping $1.4bn, Microsoft among investors

With this round of funding, Flipkart's valuation has reached USD 11.6...

Tue, Mar 21, 2017
Flipkart gets $1 bn funding from Tencent, Microsoft

Flipkart eyes another $500 mn from eBay, which seeks to merge India ops with...

Thu, Feb 23, 2017
Microsoft connects to Indians via Aadhaar

Use of Aadhaar on Skype Lite and LinkedIn will allow Microsoft to bring on...

What does Microsoft see in Aadhaar?

The use of Aadhaar on Skype Lite and LinkedIn will allow Microsoft to bring...

Wed, Feb 22, 2017
Nadella goes lite with Skype and LinkedIn, targets semi-skilled

"We can celebrate technology, but if it doesn't truly empower every Indian...

Tue, Feb 21, 2017
In India, Nadella warns of the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs

The Microsoft chief's comments come in the wake of Bill Gates' call for...

Mon, Feb 20, 2017
Entrepreneurial energy in India is tremendous: Nadella

Stating that India has some brands that have already well established,...

REVEALED: Satya Nadella's plans for his India visit

On his three-day trip, the Microsoft CEO will meet governments and...

Tue, Dec 27, 2016
How SBI, Microsoft plans to boost digital banking in rural areas

SBI banks on Microsoft 'white space' for rural push, reports Anup Roy in...

Wed, Nov 30, 2016
Nadella at No.5 toplines Indian quartet on Fortune's businessman of year list

Nadella has been ranked fifth among 50 global corporate heads by Fortune...

Fri, Oct 21, 2016
Microsoft picks Delhi NCR for its 7th cyber security centre

The India centre, which is the seventh such facility for the company...

Tue, Sep 27, 2016
Nadella on how Microsoft plans to transform the world

We are not pursuing AI to beat humans at games. We are pursuing AI so that...

Thu, Jun 30, 2016
Microsoft CEO Nadella's debut book to come out in 2017

"This book is about change," said Nadella.

Fri, Jun 17, 2016
Microsoft buys messaging start-up founded by Indian

The terms of the acquisition were not made public.

Wed, Jun 15, 2016
Microsoft-LinkedIn deal: An Indian among big gainers

Reid Hoffman, co-founder and controlling shareholder of Linkedin...

Tue, Jun 14, 2016
Why Microsoft buying LinkedIn raises many red flags

Buying LinkedIn means Microsoft will control the best-known network.

Microsoft's LinkedIn buy panned on social and trading sites

Microsoft has had a rough track record in making big acquisitions pay off.

Microsoft eyes debt to finance LinkedIn buy

Microsoft saw its shares fall 2.6% on Monday.

Mon, Jun 13, 2016
LinkedIn buy biggest acquisition since I became CEO: Nadella

Microsoft started discussing the deal in February, Satya Nadella said,...

Microsoft to buy LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in its largest deal

The offer of $196 per share represents a premium of 49.5 per cent to...

Wed, Jun 1, 2016
Xiaomi buys 1,500 patents from Microsoft

Xiaomi will start pre-loading Microsoft Office and Skype on its phones...

Tue, May 31, 2016
The next Microsoft or Google from India? Possible!

An entrepreneur-friendly environment in India could lead to the next...

Mon, May 30, 2016
India can become the entrepreneurial engine for the planet: Nadella

This is Satya Nadella's third visit to India since he took over as Microsoft...

Fri, May 27, 2016
Microsoft, Facebook to jointly lay giant cable across Atlantic

The 6,600-km submarine cable system would be operated and managed by Telxius.

Wed, May 25, 2016
Microsoft to 'streamline' smartphone business, axes 1,850 jobs

Microsoft had acquired Nokia's phone business for $7.2 billion two years ago...

Fri, May 20, 2016
Microsoft chief Nadella to visit India this month

Nadella was in India last December.

Wed, May 18, 2016
Microsoft sells Nokia branding rights to HMD Global, Foxconn

Nokia Technologies will receive royalty payments from HMD for sales of...

Mon, May 2, 2016
Microsoft keen to get bigger pie in payments bank segment

Last year, the software giant launched a cloud adoption programme for SMBs.

Thu, Apr 28, 2016
Nooyi, Nadella among world's highest paid CEOs

8 CEOs on the list are female, and they far outpace the median pay for the...

Thu, Mar 31, 2016
Let's build technology that gets the best of humanity: Nadella

Nadella showcased improvements to Cortana and announced previews of new...

Fri, Jan 29, 2016
Microsoft's secret weapon for growth in the cloud

Microsoft has worked hard to exploit the advantage its mail software provides

Thu, Jan 7, 2016
Microsoft brings Surface to India for Rs 89,990

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 comes with a 12.3-inch display and runs on the...

Mon, Dec 28, 2015
Telangana govt seeks Microsoft's cooperation in varied areas

Nadella on Monday visited the T-Hub.

Microsoft to work with T-Hub to develop startups: Nadell

Nadella advised the start-up community to learn from the failures

Microsoft plans Centre of Excellence in Vizag

The company will also deliver an exclusive workshop to the government's key...

Nadella to visit Hyderabad today

The Micosoft CEO is scheduled to have a breakfast meeting with Andhra...

Thu, Dec 10, 2015
Microsoft to incubate 500 start-ups in 5 years

There are around 4,500 tech-based start-ups in India.

Thu, Dec 3, 2015
Satya Nadella to visit T-Hub in Hyderabad

During his earlier visit, the IT giant chief addressed Microsoft's employees...

Thu, Nov 12, 2015
Ajay Banga, Nadella among world's top 50 biz leaders

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is at the second place.

Thu, Nov 5, 2015
Would love to have less friction in working with govt: Nadella

Nadella said he is surprised by the number of government bodies that have...

Microsoft working on a password-free world: Nadella

'It is mind-blowing to see how e-commerce is progressing in this...

Nadella embraces E-comm cos, ropes in PayTm, Snapdeal for cloud

Microsoft chief Satya Nadella said the tech giant will fund hundreds of new...

Will launch Lumia 950 soon, Surface Pro 4 in Jan 2016: Nadella

Come January, Microsoft Corporation will launch the Surface Pro 4, its...

Tue, Nov 3, 2015
Nadella to visit Mumbai on Nov 5

He will be in Mumbai for a day to deliver a keynote address at Future...

Tue, Oct 6, 2015
Microsoft launches Lumia 640 4G @ Rs 17,399

The dual sim smartphone is equipped with 13MP rear camera.

Wed, Sep 30, 2015
Microsoft wants half its business in India to be on public cloud

'We have close to 30 per cent share of the Indian public cloud market'

Sun, Sep 27, 2015
Microsoft to offer low-cost broadband in 5 lakh villages: Nadella

Microsoft would announce availability of its cloud services operating out of...

Tue, Sep 22, 2015
Flipkart ropes in tech execs from Amazon, Google, Microsoft

It has also filled a key gap in its payment systems team by hiring Ravi...

Fri, Sep 18, 2015
Nadella, Nooyi to attend business dialogue with Xi in US

Xi will later head for New York to attend the UN General Assembly session.

Nadella, Pichai among Silicon Valley CEOs to meet Modi

'Silicon Valley is the best model for driving growth and innovation. Meeting...

Tue, Aug 11, 2015
Satya Nadella tweets: 'Congrats @sundarpichai well deserved!'

A report in the New York Times said Pichai will lead Google "with users in...

Mon, Aug 3, 2015
What the Windows 10 launch means for Microsoft

One of Microsoft's worries is fragmentation of the Windows market.

Wed, Jul 29, 2015
A fresh start: Microsoft's Windows 10 gets positive reviews

Windows 10, which comes almost three years after the launch of the company's...

Download Microsoft's game changer Windows 10 today

Indians may adopt wait-and-watch policy in first year.

Wed, Jul 22, 2015
Microsoft posts record loss as it writes down Nokia

Microsoft also took a charge of $940 million related to job cuts announced...

Mon, Jul 20, 2015
Why Microsoft finds India story very exciting

'There is a possibility of a technological 'explosion' in India'

Fri, Jul 17, 2015
Microsoft, TCS, Infy among 5 IT cos bidding to build GST network

The government plans to implement the single rate GST, which would subsume...

Thu, Jul 16, 2015
Not giving up on phones, just restructuring business: Microsoft

Microsoft has had great success with Office 365, with over 1,200 customer...

Wed, Jul 15, 2015
Satya Nadella reveals Microsoft's 'one big mistake'

Microsoft's India-born CEO Satya Nadella acknowledged that 'one big mistake'...

Thu, Jul 9, 2015
Microsoft gets $7.6 billion wakeup call from Nokia

The $9.5 billion Nokia deal was the last in a string of bad deals struck by...

Wed, Jul 8, 2015
Microsoft to cut 7,800 jobs

Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday it would cut 7,800 jobs and write down...

Fri, May 15, 2015
Indian-origin boy working with Microsoft for braille printer

The young student has started working with a Windows team.

Thu, Apr 30, 2015
With cloud, Microsoft has real opportunity in India: Nadella

With the emergence of cloud computing, Microsoft has a real opportunity in...

Microsoft opens Windows 10 to Apple, Android apps

The launch date for Windows 10 has not been announced yet.

Thu, Apr 16, 2015
"Champions of Change' award goes to Nadella this year

US President Barack Obama plans to honour Microsoft's Indian-origin CEO...

Nadella No.1, Nooyi No. 19 in top paid US CEOs' list

The list was topped by Oracle's Larry Ellison last year.

Tue, Mar 3, 2015
Microsoft unveils affordable phones Lumia 640, 640 XL

Lumia 640 XL will begin rolling out globally in March.

Mon, Feb 16, 2015
Microsoft launches Lumia 435, Lumia 532

These will be priced at Rs 5,999 and Rs 6,499 respectively

Thu, Jan 29, 2015
Amazon takes on Microsoft, Google; starts e-mail service

Dubbed WorkMail, it will launch in Q2

Thu, Jan 22, 2015
Microsoft springs hologram surprise; offers Windows 10 for free

Industry analysts were broadly excited at the prospect, but sceptical that...

Thu, Jan 8, 2015
Microsoft's cheapest Internet phone with battery that lasts 29 days!

Microsoft Devices Group has unveiled the Nokia 215, its most affordable...

Wed, Dec 31, 2014
Microsoft sues Indian company for technical support scam

Microsoft is demanding a jury trial and seeking permanent injunction to...

Fri, Dec 26, 2014
Nadella reiterates intent to partner Modi's Digital India plan

Microsoft CEO holds all-hands-meet with India employees, reiterates thrust...

Thu, Dec 25, 2014
Nadella in India for first holiday as Microsoft boss

For Microsoft so far, Nadella has proved a Santa

Fri, Dec 19, 2014
Surat partners Microsoft to become a smart city

SMC will work with Microsoft and its partners to bring solutions for water...

Thu, Dec 18, 2014
Lumia 638: Microsoft's cheapest 4G device in India

Microsoft has launched its first 4G device, the Nokia Lumia 638 with Windows...

Tue, Dec 9, 2014
Microsoft Lumia 535 will be a hit among selfie lovers

The much-awaited Lumia 535 has hit the stores in India.

Fri, Dec 5, 2014
How Microsoft is preparing to take on Android devices, iPhone

It's planning to offer unique apps such as Office 365, One Drive and X-Box...

Thu, Nov 27, 2014
Why 'Make in India' is not viable for Microsoft Mobile

All future smartphones from Microsoft will be under the Microsoft brand,...

Microsoft launches first non-Nokia Lumia device in India

The smartphone is priced at Rs 9,199.

Wed, Nov 26, 2014
Google, FaceBook, Microsoft visit Startup Village

They wanted to learn about the set-up and support entrepreneur there.

Thu, Nov 20, 2014
Zoho looks to compete with Microsoft, Google in India

In the US, Zoho gets close to 80 per cent of its revenue from small...

Tue, Nov 11, 2014
Goodbye Nokia, hello Microsoft Lumia 535

Eyeing emerging markets for its affordable smartphones, Microsoft launched...

Fri, Nov 7, 2014
Bye bye Nokia; Microsoft to launch a new phone under its brand

Reports suggest that the new handset would feature the Microsoft logo,...

Thu, Nov 6, 2014
2 Indian CEOs, Nadella among world's most powerful people

Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani has moved 2 ranks ahead this year on the...

Fri, Oct 31, 2014
Microsoft joins wearables race, unveils smart band

Technology giant Microsoft has now joined the wearables bandwagon with the...

Mon, Oct 27, 2014
Microsoft launches Nokia 130 for Rs 1,649

The phone has the ability to store up to 6,000 songs on a 32 GB memory card.

Tue, Oct 21, 2014
Satya Nadella gets $84-mn compensation in 2014

In a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday,...

Mon, Oct 13, 2014
Nokia Lumia 830: The pros and the cons

The 830 has a thin bezel and all the keys are on the right edge.

Fri, Oct 10, 2014
Microsoft CEO apologises for comment on women's salaries

Microsoft, like many tech firms, is not a model of diversity.

Sat, Oct 4, 2014
Bezos, Nadella say much the same, but so differently

Bezos wears it on his sleeve, Nadella keeps it quiet

Thu, Oct 2, 2014
Microsoft launches mid-range Lumia series starting at Rs 15,299

The device is being labelled as the phone for 'selfies and skype'.

Wed, Oct 1, 2014
After Microsoft, Amazon may now set up data centre in India

World's largest e-tailer Amazon is evaluating setting up a data centre in...

Microsoft unveils next operating system 'Windows 10'

Microsoft Corp announced its 'Windows 10' operating system on Tuesday to...

Tue, Sep 30, 2014
Learn as if you were going to live forever: Nadella to students

He advised the youth that they should fall in love with what they do. "Then...

Cloud services in India is a $2 trn opportunity: Nadella

Microsoft on Tuesday said it will offer commercial cloud services from local...

Mon, Sep 29, 2014
Satya Nadella calls on Telangana CM

According to sources, Nadella will be visiting New Delhi on September 30 to...

Wed, Sep 24, 2014
Microsoft to train 1 mn women under tech initiative

Microsoft India on Wednesday launched its 'Women in Tech' initiative, which...

Thu, Sep 18, 2014
Infosys partners with Microsoft, Hitachi for IT solutions

The combination will enable enterprises to move to a 100 per cent...

Tue, Sep 16, 2014
Microsoft to hold Windows 9 event in San Francisco

Software giant Microsoft is expected to provide a technical preview of its...

Fri, Sep 5, 2014
Microsoft launches Nokia X2 for Rs 8,699

In February this year, Nokia had announced the 'Nokia X' family of...

RIL's GenNext Ventures, Microsoft set up innovation hubs

The 3-year partnership to set up a pan India initiative to catalyse the...

Thu, Sep 4, 2014
Microsoft launches 3 new smartphones

Microsoft has launched the Lumia 830, 735 and 730, priced at 330 euros...

Thu, Aug 14, 2014
Why Microsoft CEO Nadella was drenched with ice water

Satya Nadella was drenched with a bucket of ice water on his head as part of...

Wed, Aug 13, 2014
Microsoft launches 'most affordable' Lumia smartphone

Microsoft Devices on Wednesday announced the launch of "most affordable"...

Tue, Aug 12, 2014
'Naked PCs' lay bare Microsoft's emerging markets problem

According to StatCounter, a website that tracks what software is loaded on...

Wed, Aug 6, 2014
Microsoft to set up data centre in India to spur growth

Even as Microsoft has seen exponential growth for its cloud platform Azure...

Thu, Jul 31, 2014
Microsoft unveils Xbox in China after 14 years ban

The Microsoft move comes as it faced anti-monopoly probe.

Wed, Jul 30, 2014
Microsoft gives employees sneak peek at new 'selfie' phone

Stephen Elop, the former Nokia CEO who now runs Microsoft's devices...

Fri, Jul 18, 2014
Microsoft carefully dismantles Ballmer legacy

The careful dismantling of Steve Ballmer's legacy is moving apace. Microsoft...

Thu, Jul 17, 2014
Microsoft to lay off 18,000 employees this year

In the first major realignment of workforce since India-born Satya Nadella...

Tue, Jul 15, 2014
How Microsoft plans to empower people

With its "mobile-first, cloud-first world" concept, Microsoft aims to...

Wed, Jun 4, 2014
Microsoft Devices launches Nokia 225 for Rs 3,329

An intenet phone; it comes with 2.8-inch display and 2MP camera.

Fri, May 30, 2014
Ex-Microsoft CEO Ballmer to buy NBA's LA Clippers for $2 bn

A group of Los Angeles investors also bid $1.2 billion for the team.

Wed, May 21, 2014
Surface 3 may replace laptops, says Microsoft

The company announced the launch at its 'small' Surface event, but didn't...

Tue, May 20, 2014
Microsoft launches 5-inch Android phone Nokia XL at Rs 11,489

The X family of handsets include Nokia's range of affordable smartphones...

Tue, May 13, 2014
Microsoft launches dual-SIM Nokia Lumia 630 at Rs 11,500

Nokia Lumia 630 will soon be launched in India.

Tue, May 6, 2014
India's MIT basks in Nadella-Suri glory

Institute recalls them as fairly average in their batch of 1989 while...

Sat, May 3, 2014
Bill Gates will not own any Microsoft stock in 4 years

Gates has sold 20 mn shares each quarter under a pre-set trading plan

Tue, Apr 29, 2014
Post Microsoft deal, Nokia's Chennai staff may lose jobs

Last week, Nokia offered financial help to employees who wished to explore...

Mon, Apr 28, 2014
Internet Explorer users at risk from major bug: Microsoft

According to Microsoft, hackers looking to exploit the flaw could host a...

Fri, Apr 25, 2014
Nokia completes handset business sale with Microsoft

Nokia said that due to an ongoing tax dispute with Indian authorities, it...

Tue, Apr 22, 2014
Post Microsoft deal, Nokia's Chennai unit to get new role

On March 14, the Supreme Court had ordered Nokia India to give Rs 3,500...

Microsoft bets big on education; launches tab for college goers

The companies will jointly launch the Windows 8.1 powered 10.1 inch...

Nokia to transfer global assets to Microsoft by April 25

Nokia-Microsoft transfer deal transaction is now subject only to certain...

Thu, Apr 17, 2014
Microsoft is India's most attractive employer

Global software major Microsoft is the 'most attractive employer' in India,...

Wed, Apr 9, 2014
Chinese firms to tap Windows XP market given up by Microsoft

China has about 200 million XP users, 70 per cent of the entire PC market.

Microsoft's India start-up point man gets global role

Mukund Mohan, Microsoft Ventures India director, to head US, China, India...

Tue, Apr 8, 2014
5-year-old outsmarts Microsoft, discovers Xbox security flaw

Kristoffer Von Hassel of San Diego has discovered a back door in to Xbox...

Microsoft Office for iPad: Hit or miss?

The Office suite for the Apple device has touched users, and desktop users...

Mon, Apr 7, 2014
Curtains to come down on Microsoft XP from Apr 8

Microsoft will stop technical support for its most popular operating system...

Thu, Apr 3, 2014
Microsoft to offer Windows for free on phones, tablets

It comes a week after new Chief Executive Satya Nadella unveiled new...

Next breakthrough app will come from India: Microsoft

Microsoft is encouraging Indian developers to be innovative and come forward...

Fri, Mar 28, 2014
Satya Nadella signals new course with Office for iPad

Microsoft Corp's new Chief Executive Officer, Satya Nadella, finally...

Thu, Mar 27, 2014
Bold steps Satya Nadella will take to change Microsoft

His appointment has helped spur Microsoft shares to $40-plus levels.

Mon, Mar 24, 2014
Nokia says Microsoft deal to be delayed by a month

The two companies have received most of the required regulatory approvals,...

Fri, Mar 21, 2014
'India has never been non-strategic for Microsoft'

Microsoft India's chairman Bhaskar Pramanik tells Business Standard how...

Cloud business galloping in India: Nadella

In webcast address to India, Microsoft CEO says Azure seeing 'incredible'...

Becoming Microsoft CEO was beyond my dreams: Nadella

Nadella replaced Steve Ballmer as the CEO of Microsoft in February.

'No-touch' phones, tablets, TV? Microsoft to power new tech

US tech giant Microsoft is working on next generation technology that will...

Wed, Mar 19, 2014
How Nadella revived the fortunes of Manipal University

Wall Street might have been lukewarm to Satya Nadella's appointment as the...

Sun, Mar 16, 2014
Nokia may run Chennai plant on contract for Microsoft

The decision to shut down the Chennai plant will reduce valuation of Nokia...

Tue, Mar 4, 2014
Nadella rejigs Microsoft's top management

A month after taking over as Microsoft chief, Satya Nadella on Tuesday...

Mon, Mar 3, 2014
Two top execs quit Microsoft after Nadella takes charge

In the biggest management reshuffle at Microsoft Corp since Satya Nadella...

Mon, Feb 24, 2014
Microsoft wants Karbonn, Xolo to make low-cost Windows phone

The sub-$100 smartphone market is dominated by Google's Android operating...

Sun, Feb 23, 2014
Microsoft may cut Windows prices

70% reduction to cover low-cost devices, aimed at stronger foothold in...

Fri, Feb 21, 2014
Cricket taught me important leadership lessons: Nadella

Nadella has previously described cricket as his "passion"

Nadella wants Microsoft to reinvent itself

Microsoft needs to become a company where people find deep meaning at work,...

Fri, Feb 14, 2014
'Nadella's rise shows how far the industry and America have come'

'That an Indian can lead the world's top software company is an important...

'Nadella, a perfect example of benefits of thoughtful immigration reform'

America Inc tells Aziz Haniffa that Microsoft's new CEO validates what...

Thu, Feb 13, 2014
'Nadella motivates me to be more creative in solving problems'

In the US and elsewhere, Microsoft employees view their new CEO as 'a...

Wed, Feb 12, 2014
Microsoft denies global censorship of China-related searches

Microsoft, responding to the rights group's allegations, said a system fault...

Thu, Feb 6, 2014
Satya Nadella to bag a pay package of Rs 112 crore!

Cricket-loving Satya Nadella will get a base annual salary of $1.2 million...

10 Indian-origin CEOs now manage business worth $350 billion

With Satya Nadella becoming CEO at software giant Microsoft, 10...

'Satya Nadella is a Beatles fan'

He also participated in horse riding.

Wed, Feb 5, 2014
Nadella's rise reflects how good Indian students are: FM

"The world is global, whether you like it or not."

Nadella becomes a rage in cyber world

He is only third after US President Barack Obama in the virtual world.

America Inc cheers Satya Nadella's victory

"Satya Nadella is a perfect example of how appropriate, thoughtful...

Microsoft still 'very relevant': Satya Nadella

Nadella led the creation of Microsoft's 'cloud' computing services

Microsoft hopes Nadella can rekindle the magic

Microsoft Corp is betting a mix of old and young blood will revive the aging...

'Nadella has all the right attributes to reinvent Microsoft'

As Satya Nadella takes over as CEO of technology giant Microsoft, it is a...

Satya Nadella: An inspiration for Indian-Americans

Former White House Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra, who was the first...

We have the best platform to change the world: Satya Nadella

I will focus on things Microsoft can do uniquely. We are the company that...

Cricket buff, technocrat, Nadella wears many a hat

A cricket buff and poetry loving electrical engineer from Hyderabad Satya...

Tue, Feb 4, 2014
Nadella breaks the myth that Indians are not good managers

It was a common perception in the US that Indians didn't know how to lead a...

Satya Nadella is a proven leader: Ballmer

Satya Nadella is a "proven leader" whose "strong technical skills and great...

Friends elated at Satya Nadella's rise as Microsoft CEO

Parents, relatives and friends of Hyderabad-born Satya Nadella are elated...

Cricket taught me teamwork, leadership: Nadella

A poetry aficionado and a cricket fan, Microsoft's new CEO India-born Satya...

Microsoft names Satya Nadella as next CEO

The company ended a longer-than-expected search for a new leader after Steve...

Congratulate Microsoft's India-born CEO Satya Nadella

Nadella's journey, from being a Hyderabad boy to possibly helming one of the...

READ: CEO Nadella's first email to Microsoft staff

Microsoft Corp named India-born Satya Nadella as its next chief executive...

Classmates remember Satya Nadella as 'humble', 'ever willing to help'

Vicky Nanjappa speaks to the new Microsoft CEO's classmates in Manipal and...

Why Satya Nadella is the right choice to revive Microsoft

Sramana Mitra, the founder of One Million by One Million, a virtual...

Mon, Feb 3, 2014
Can Satya Nadella rescue Microsoft?

Industry analysts welcome the idea but say Nadella has to change the...

Sat, Feb 1, 2014
Why Satya Nadella is good choice as Microsoft CEO

If Nadella wins the day, as expected, it will be for his innovative work on...

Fri, Jan 31, 2014
A humble Hyderabad boy's rise to success

A short profile of the Indian born Satya Nadella who could be the next top...

Thu, Jan 16, 2014
Microsoft considers Ericsson CEO for top job

Microsoft Corp is considering Ericsson Chief Executive Hans Vestberg as a...

Fri, Jan 10, 2014
Microsoft succession speculation focuses on internal candidates

A source close to the company said no appointment was likely until the last...

Tue, Dec 31, 2013
Microsoft Word has an Assamese clone

Named Jahnabi, the word processor has came as a boon for those who need help...

Thu, Dec 26, 2013
Microsoft launches new safety app for Windows phone users

Guardian enables users to switch on a 'track me' feature in the app that...

Thu, Dec 12, 2013
Microsoft lucky to avoid Nokia's India tax bill

Microsoft is lucky to dodge Nokia's tax bill in India. On Dec. 12, the Delhi...

Thu, Dec 5, 2013
Microsoft joins other tech giants in fighting online snooping

The US-based firm, however said it does not have any direct evidence of...

Nokia unit may make phones for Microsoft

Unions will 'fight to death' if company 'decides' to shut Chennai factory.

Tue, Dec 3, 2013
Nokia's Chennai plant may be left out of Microsoft deal

Finnish phone maker Nokia may have to exclude its Chennai plant from the...

Fri, Nov 22, 2013
Why investors are unhappy with leadership at Apple, Microsoft

Stakeholders are getting impatient with CEOs who are steady and stable. They...

Thu, Nov 21, 2013
Nokia to give up HQ building in Microsoft deal

Nokia had already last year sold the glass and steel building in the city of...

Who will be the next Microsoft CEO?

Chairman Bill Gates said on Tuesday he was pleased with Microsoft Corp's...

Hundreds of Chinese Nokia workers protest Microsoft deal

Lack of trust in employers has often led Chinese workers to balk at...

Nokia shareholders approve sale of mobile business to Microsoft

The sale is expected to close in the first quarter of next year after...

Wed, Nov 20, 2013
Microsoft partners TCS, Wipro for CityNext initiative

The initiative will work on 40 areas in eight domains -- Energy & water,...

Tue, Nov 19, 2013
Nokia shareholders expected to approve Microsoft deal

Nokia agreed in September to sell its devices and services business and...

Sat, Nov 16, 2013
Microsoft unveils cybercrime centre in US

It will tackle crimes, including those associated with malware, botnets,...

Wed, Nov 6, 2013
Microsoft rushes out fix to prevent attacks on Office PCs

The vulnerability affects customers using Office 2003 and Office 2007 as...

Hyderabad man in race for Microsoft's top job

In August, Steve Ballmer said he would retire within 12 months.

Tue, Oct 29, 2013
Microsoft-Nokia deal receives CCI's green signal

Fair trade watchdog CCI has approved Microsoft's proposed $7.2 billion...

Tue, Oct 8, 2013
IT can help Indian SMEs boost revenue by $56 bn: Microsoft

According to the government data, micro, small and medium enterprises employ...

Fri, Oct 4, 2013
Bill Gates, Ballmer seek re-election to Microsoft board

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates and retiring Chief Executive Steve Ballmer are...

Thu, Oct 3, 2013
Why Bill Gates should step down from Microsoft

Compared to its peers, the company has not created shareholder value in the...

Wed, Oct 2, 2013
Microsoft's biggest investors want Bill Gates to STEP DOWN

Gates owns about 4.5 per cent of the $277 billion company and is its largest...

Microsoft to face trouble taking over Nokia's India assets

HC restrains Nokia from selling, transferring ownership rights in India.

Fri, Sep 27, 2013
Steve Ballmer bids farewell at last Microsoft employee meeting

Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer took his farewell bow before...

Wed, Sep 25, 2013
Microsoft unlikely to gain from Asha

Most see MS' purchase of rights to Asha as a reinforcement of its salience.

Tue, Sep 24, 2013
Microsoft revamps Surface tablets to challenge Apple

Microsoft Corp unveiled faster, more powerful versions of its Surface tablet...

Mon, Sep 23, 2013
Microsoft to get $51 mn if Nokia shareholders reject deal

Finnish firm Nokia, which is selling its devices and services business to...

Tue, Sep 10, 2013
Can Microsoft win the loyalty of Nokia fans?

Microsoft simply lacks Nokia's retail and supply chain experience in the...

Tue, Sep 3, 2013
Nokia jumps over 40% as Microsoft deal eases earnings woes

Nokia announced that it is selling the division for 3.8 billion euros and a...

Microsoft to buy Nokia's phone business for $7.2 bn

Buying Nokia's gadget business thrusts Microsoft deeper into the hotly...

Fri, Aug 30, 2013
The great divide between Microsoft and Infosys

Between 2000, when Steve Ballmer became the chief executive officer of...

Fri, Aug 23, 2013
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to retire within 12 months

Microsoft Corp said on Friday that Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer...

Wed, Aug 21, 2013
How Microsoft plans to battle Google: The secret is out!

The long-running rivalry between Microsoft Corp and Google Inc is turning...

Mon, Aug 12, 2013
Microsoft's stunning campus with a huge shopping mall

This Microsoft headquarter can give a complex to Google's swanky offices

Thu, Jul 18, 2013
The faces behind Microsoft's reorganisation

Reorganisation of Microsoft represents the most sweeping re-structuring...

Tue, Jul 16, 2013
With PC sales in a free fall, where can Microsoft go?

If Microsoft can't clearly define its destination, a confused organisational...

Fri, Jul 12, 2013
Microsoft revamp to keep up with technological changes

From Seema Hakhu Kachru Houston, Jul 12 (PTI) Software giant Microsoft has...

Tue, Jul 9, 2013
Microsoft restructuring expected this week

The chief executive officer Steve Ballmer had signalled in a letter to...

Tue, Jul 2, 2013
Zynga, seeking salvation, names Microsoft Xbox head as CEO

He replaces Mark Pincus, the founder of the company.

Fri, Jun 28, 2013
Microsoft overhauls Windows 8 to attract users, apps

Updated Windows is aimed chiefly at soothing traditional computer users.

Tue, Jun 25, 2013
Rivals Microsoft and Oracle team up on push into cloud

Both are facing growing pressure from new rivals selling cheaper services.

COLUMN: Microsoft needs narrower focus and more realism

Microsoft has done well in selling software to enterprises, but it has never...

Fri, Jun 21, 2013
Microsoft again eyes Chinese market, but piracy still a hurdle

China has been a piracy trap for Microsoft: Many use its products, but few pay.